• Handle all financial functions related to program/project;
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of program estimates/budget
• Verify the correct application of contract and grant award procedures;
• Verify the existence of adequate and reliable supporting documents for Commitments, payments and any recoveries;
• Verify the contractual and financial details of each invoice, payment
• Request and interim or final itemized statement of account;
• Prepare payroll, update lists of staff and their pay,
• Take inventory of materials and equipment and, where appropriate, Inventories of stock financed by the project or program;
• Prepare and make requests for replenishment and for closure.
• Prepare Payment Orders
• Liaise with partners and finance unit as and when necessary

Accounting

• Ensure the smooth and timely disbursement of funds.
• Prepare documentation for audit purposes; produce audit working papers as required.
• Research and document explanations of significant budget variances on a periodic basis

Reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate periodic financial reports
• Participate in periodic financial reviews as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties Assists in operational support activities as a liaison with divisions and other operational units in resolving day-to-day administrative problems;

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting with Professional qualification ( : CPA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Five years relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Team Work, Leadership, Results Oriented, Communication, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Judgment/Decision Making, etc
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities. Strong service orientation.
• IT compliant.
• Knowledge of sun systems accounting software

Fringe Benefits:
This project position offers salary and other attractive fringe benefits as per the project agreement.

Education Qualifications:
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.

All professions that require registration with specific professional bodies will be expected to be in compliance with such requirements .